Process Engineering Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Sudbury, MA

1d•$90,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a multi-faceted position providing process engineering support to the factory in the main areas of capital project execution and process line support. Responsible for project management, production line trouble shooting, administering budgeting, design, installation, qualification, and commissioning of new/modified process systems. Assist Production and Quality Departments to resolve non-maintenance related production and quality issues. Conduct training, maintain and update documentation relating to job. Assist in training and mentoring of new engineering staff.

Requirements

BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related field
3+ years of experience in process engineering & projects field
Experience in a food, dairy, pharmaceutical, etc manufacturing plant environment (preferably in infant formula and/or medical nutritional, dairy processing, spray drying process, or food / fluid products).
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project and Excel required
Knowledgeable in the principles and application of statistics.
Understands principles of QMS, HACCP, and SOP's.
Knowledge of chemistry (especially food chemistry) and the ability to relate it to current and new designs.
Working experience with heat transfer and fluid mechanics as it relates to process design.
Working knowledge of CIP, and dairy processing.

Nice To Haves

Aseptic experience is a plus
SAP, AutoCAD experience is preferred
Aseptic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow up investigation using root cause analysis tools such as GSTD and/or DMAIC on process related issues
Provide resolution of process line quality deviations thru formal requests such as ODIR, process deviations, and NCR’s
Investigation feasibility and scope analysis to determine potential operational improvements
Independently develop and design process systems for manufacturing of food products including liquid and powder
Conduct budget estimation, planning, and execution of projects.
Develop and implement project descriptions, plans, timelines, resources requirements, costs and other associated project details.
Mentor young process and project engineer during project development and execution.
Prepare factory master plan and CAPEX submittal documents
Participate and contribute to cross functional improvement teams.
Train maintenance and production employees on documentation and equipment operation for newly installed projects and/or new employees that are placed in critical areas.
Direct and advise various groups (production, engineering, maintenance, etc.) on the implementation and use of the process control and data acquisition software and hardware.
Ensure that guidelines and procedures are followed for process changes, includeing written management approval, clear chang definition
Test and validate new designs to produce finish product
Update process descriptions, P&ID’s, and other documentation when change is implemented
Follow factory safety & environmental objectives & targets
Follow the plant safety rules; report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the environmental aspects of the position and take action to reduce these environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water etc. Will also recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.)
Follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets
Follow Nestle Good Manufacturing Practices; report food safety and quality issues immediately.
Maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to Nestle Quality Management System on all related procedures and programs.
Understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply.